Contradiction with Numbers 14:18
Emphasizes God's patience and forgiveness, in contrast to His anger in Hebrews 3:17.
Numbers 14:18: The LORD [is] longsuffering, and of great mercy, forgiving iniquity and transgression, and by no means clearing [the guilty], visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth [generation].
Contradiction with Exodus 34:6
Highlights God's mercy and graciousness, whereas Hebrews 3:17 reflects His wrath.
Exodus 34:6: And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth,
Contradiction with Jonah 4:2
Describes God as slow to anger, whereas Hebrews 3:17 shows Him as wrathful.
Jonah 4:2: And he prayed unto the LORD, and said, I pray thee, O LORD, [was] not this my saying, when I was yet in my country? Therefore I fled before unto Tarshish: for I knew that thou [art] a gracious God, and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and repentest thee of the evil.
Contradiction with Psalm 145:8
States that God is full of compassion, which contradicts His anger in Hebrews 3:17.
Psalm 145:8: The LORD [is] gracious, and full of compassion; slow to anger, and of great mercy. [of great...: Heb. great in mercy]
Contradiction with Joel 2:13
Encourages repentance by highlighting God's graciousness, contrasting with His displeasure in Hebrews 3:17.
Joel 2:13: And rend your heart, and not your garments, and turn unto the LORD your God: for he [is] gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and repenteth him of the evil.
Contradiction with Micah 7:18
Describes God as delighting in mercy, opposite of His anger in Hebrews 3:17.
Micah 7:18: Who [is] a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth [in] mercy.
Contradiction with Psalm 86:15
Emphasizes God's abounding love and faithfulness rather than anger as seen in Hebrews 3:17.
Psalm 86:15: But thou, O Lord, [art] a God full of compassion, and gracious, longsuffering, and plenteous in mercy and truth.
Contradiction with Psalm 103:8
States God is slow to anger, which conflicts with His wrath in Hebrews 3:17.
Psalm 103:8: The LORD [is] merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. [plentious...: Heb. great in mercy]
Paradox #1
Hebrews 3:17 refers to God's displeasure with the Israelites who wandered in the desert. A possible contradiction could arise when comparing it to the accounts in the Old Testament, where the number of people affected and the events that transpired may differ slightly. These variations might be seen as minor inconsistencies between different parts of the Bible regarding the same historical events.